Patents by Inventor Austin Clark

Austin Clark has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12569927
    Abstract: A spot welding assembly for welding a first work piece to a second work piece. The spot welding assembly includes a base. A base electrode is coupled with the base for supporting the first work piece. A welding gun is moveable toward and away from the base. A gun electrode is coupled with the welding gun for supporting the second work piece and for locating the second work piece against the first work piece upon movement of the welding gun toward the base to allow the first and second work pieces to be welded to one another. The base electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base, and the gun electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the welding gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Austin Clark
  • Patent number: 12288889
    Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device. The first interface has a complementary configuration to the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20250100748
    Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
  • Patent number: 12195230
    Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
  • Publication number: 20240100658
    Abstract: A powered ratchet includes a motor, a mounting portion, and an output member configured to rotate in response to activation of the motor. The output member defines a drive axis. The powered ratchet also includes a release mechanism configured to selectively couple an anvil to the output member. The release mechanism includes a cover coupled to the mounting portion with a track and a locking member positioned between the mounting portion and the cover and operable to slide within the track between a locked position, in which the locking member engages the anvil to secure the anvil to the output member for co-rotation therewith, and a release position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the anvil to facilitate removal of the anvil. The release mechanism also includes a biasing member biasing the locking member to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Austin Clark, Carl N. Chandler, Matthew Samstag, Joshua Collins, James W. Jenkins, Ryan Altenburger, Gui Fang Zhou, Yu Zhao, Ping Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240101316
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Patent number: 11884456
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Patent number: 11819989
    Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder. The piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position. The piston has a non-circular shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Tyler H. Knight, Austin Clark
  • Publication number: 20220219258
    Abstract: A spot welding assembly for welding a first work piece to a second work piece. The spot welding assembly includes a base. A base electrode is coupled with the base for supporting the first work piece. A welding gun is moveable toward and away from the base. A gun electrode is coupled with the welding gun for supporting the second work piece and for locating the second work piece against the first work piece upon movement of the welding gun toward the base to allow the first and second work pieces to be welded to one another. The base electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base, and the gun electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the welding gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Austin CLARK
  • Publication number: 20220097926
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Publication number: 20220069399
    Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20220009067
    Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder. The piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Tyler H. Knight, Austin Clark
  • Publication number: 20210221561
    Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
  • Publication number: 20210178311
    Abstract: An air purifier includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a filter disposed adjacent the air inlet, a blower unit disposed within the housing to draw air through the air inlet and expel air through the air outlet, a battery receptacle configured to engage a battery for providing power to the motor, and a handle coupled to the housing to facilitate transportation of the air purifier. The blower unit includes a motor and an impeller driven by the motor to induce an air flow, and rotation of the impeller induces air flow at a rate between approximately 400 cubic feet per minute and approximately 800 cubic feet per minute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Van Bergen, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Miles Riordan Moody, J. Luke Jenkins, Austin Clark, Jeffrey Groves, Tyler H. Knight, Stephen A. Hughett
  • Publication number: 20200131847
    Abstract: A spool box is configured to permit a change in the operation of a window covering from a manually-operated stated to a motorized state. The spool box may include a transfer drum, a coil spring drum, and a cord spool, together which permit the manual raising and lowering of the window covering. The spool box also may include an interface for coupling with a motorized converter module. When the spool box and motorized converter module are coupled, the window covering may be raised and lowered by a motorized operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Austin Clark
  • Patent number: D896419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Austin Clark
  • Patent number: D998203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Austin Clark
  • Patent number: D1036956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Clark, Tylan A. Tschopp
  • Patent number: D1073678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Corrie Greening, Matthew Harvey, Forrest Major, Grant Dyer, Austin Clark
  • Patent number: D1073679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Corrie Greening, Matthew Harvey, Forrest Major, Grant Dyer, Austin Clark